Financial Regulation
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The Rise of Digital Lending
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Traditionally, businesses and consumers have obtained loans from banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. However, in recent years, alternative forms of credit have arisen from the burgeoning financial technology (“fintech”) industry and large, established technology companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft (“Big Tech”). Rapid credit growth can often forecast…
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The Impact of Financing on Labor Markets in Developing Countries
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Most firms in today’s economy are dependent on financial services such as lending or insurance. Developed countries are at the forefront of financial availability in terms of both institutions and regulations. By ensuring broad access to finance, countries provide support to the firms that operate within their borders, supporting economic…
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Mutual Interests: Why Myanmar Embraced FATF Regulations
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A new study suggests Myanmar’s domestic policy goals, not international condemnation, drive adherence to international financial regulations.
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Will Basel III Help or Hurt?
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Will new regulations make the financial system safe or just ineffective?